CENTENNIAL NEWS

Interim Plan for Financial Manager: Until we have hired and trained our new financial manager, Mark Meyer and Louise Gallagher will be filling in. Please continue to place any expense reimbursements or other paperwork in Greg's mail slot at the RV Office. Please direct your questions as follows: Expense reimbursements and invoices to be paid, Stock, IRA, and donor advised donations go to Louise. Credit card and all other donations, pledge status/donor statements, and payroll go to Mark.
Marks contact information: m1meyer@protonmail.com, 651.486.0757
Louise's contact information: lgallagher@centennialumc.org, 651.442.4272

Discover Centennial: Sunday, May 31st, after worship at the St. Anthony Park Campus. If you're new or newish to Centennial and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, then this gathering is for you! Join the Pastors and a few congregation members for informal conversation around membership & getting connected at Centennial. Registration is linked HERE.

St. Anthony Park Seniors  & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker.  Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.

Lorraine Charinda Global Missionary: On May 10th during worship, Global Missionary Lorraine Charinda was interviewed about her ministry. You can find bookmarks at each campus with steps on how to support Missionaries further.

Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion?  The Care Team needs you!  Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands.  Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai.  If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!

VBS Volunteers Needed: This summer's Vacation Bible School will run from July 27 - 31, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the St. Anthony Park Campus. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success! All adult volunteers are required to complete our Safe Gatherings Training and background check. Instructions for completing Safe Gatherings will be emailed separately (Training is not required for volunteers helping with only set up and clean up). Sign up to volunteer HERE!

Camp Minnesota Registration is Now Open!: Get ready for a summer filled with exciting events, creative outdoor activities, meaningful worship with Bible study and the chance to make new friends and memories! You can view camp options, register, and explore discounts like the "bring-a-friend" discount HERE!

Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com

Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

Ignite Your Heart Campaign: We hope you had the opportunity to hear the update from Danielle Ferguson and Chauntyll Allen regarding the Ignite Your Heart Campaign during worship on Sunday, April 26. If you missed it, we encourage you to take a moment to view the update.
Throughout the month of May, you can support the education scholarship program directly through our website by selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu.
Thank you, Centennial, for your continued generosity as we enter our fourth year of partnership with the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency Training Program.

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up to help with this years Habitat for Humanity project. It will be a rehab at 1200 Ryan Ave. W. in Roseville. Construction workers of all skill levels, beverage donations and those who can prepare/donate food or serve at the worksite are needed. The project will run from April 27-June 26 and Centennial has been asked to focus providing volunteers on the following days: May 11, 18, 19 and June 1, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26
If you are unable to volunteer on our assigned days, you can sign up for any day during the project. This year there are 2 specific days dedicated for women only on June 24, 25. For more information, please contact Jack Griffin (651-587-9264) email: jacklgriffin@hotmail.com. Signups are done on the Twin City Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Hub which is linked HERE.

Current Sermon Series, Tread Carefully: Sunday, May 31st-June 28th.

Pride Sunday!: Sunday, June 7th!

Peace with Justice Sunday, May 31st: This offering enables the United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs. You can select "Peace with Justice Sunday" through the online giving portal or designate on your physical offering.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday.  These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Update on St. Anthony Park Roof: Construction on the St. Anthony Park roof has started and is moving forward as weather allows.

80th Birthday Gathering Hosted by Simons Family: Saturday, June 6th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. Come celebrate Judy Jacobsen's 80th birthday! Stop by and share in the joy — your presence is the only gift needed. No presents, please, just your smiling face. Hope to see you there!

Charge Conference: A duly called Charge Conference will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM to approve Pastor Jin’s compensation package, to be presided over by Rev. Whitney Sheridan.  Any are welcome to attend in person in Asbury 1 at the Roseville Campus, or virtually [LINKED HERE].  As this is a charge conference, only Leadership Board members are permitted to vote.

Community Meal: Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. Join us for our last monthly community meal until the fall! We will be having hot dogs, chicken, potato salad, chips, and fruit. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. Please try to sign up ahead of time either at the connection point or online so we can accommodate dietary restrictions and get enough food for everyone.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]